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Top Guns to Storm Lagos for 10th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon as World Press Conference Holds Friday

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As the countdown to the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon intensifies, Nilayo Sports Management Ltd has announced that a world press conference will be held on Friday at the Headquarters of Access Bank, Oniru, Lagos.

This event is part of a series of activities leading up to race day and is expected to set the tone for what promises to be a landmark edition of the prestigious marathon.

Scheduled for Saturday, February 15, this year’s race is set to host approximately 4,000 athletes, including 100 elite international runners, solidifying its status as one of Africa’s premier marathon events.

Among the distinguished personalities expected to be in attendance are top government officials, sports administrators, and legendary athletes.

The roll call includes the Special Adviser, Media and Public Communication/Spokesperson to the President, Hon. Sunday Dare, Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) Vice President, Chief Solomon Ogba, NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, NSC Director General, Hon. Bukola Olopade; Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) President, Tonobok Okowa, amongst others.

Adding to the excitement, a host of legendary Nigerian athletes will grace the occasion, including Mary Onyali, Yusuf Alli, and Falilat Ogunkoya, whose contributions to Nigerian athletics remain iconic.

With anticipation building, the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is set to be a historic spectacle, bringing together top-tier athletes, dignitaries, and sports enthusiasts from around the world. Stay tuned as the city of Lagos prepares to host yet another thrilling race day!

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FCT FA Chairman Mouktar Congratulates Muslims on Eid-ul-Adha Celebration

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Joel Ajayi
The Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Football Association, (FCT FA), Alhaji Adam Mouktar Mohammed, the Abegyi Bwaya of Bwari Chiefdom is felicitating with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s celebrations of Eid-ul-Adha.
He congratulates brothers and sisters in Islam on the occasion, describing it as a time to reflect on the goodness of Almighty Allah. 
“I want to congratulate our Muslim brothers and sisters on this beautiful celebration.”
“We should once again be reminded that,  the celebration of Eid-ul-Adha is to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s devotion to Allah SWT and his readiness to sacrifice his son, Ismail. At the very point of sacrifice, Allah SWT replaced Ismail with a ram, which was to be slaughtered in place of his son. This command from Allah SWT was a test of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness and commitment to obey his Lord’s command, without question. Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha means the festival of sacrifice.” 
“This period and beyond we should be filled with acts of worship and good deeds. It is a time for gratitude to Almighty Allah for His countless mercies upon us as individuals and a nation.”
Mouktar is further charging Muslims and non-muslims to always pray and work towards the growth and development of Nigeria as we navigate the challenging time.

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